1990: Sinead O'Connor records an internationally acclaimed version of prince's Nothing Compares 2 U. Often described as the definitive version, Prince managed to offend O'Connor when he expressed disapproval over her use of bad language. O'Connor's response? 'Go fuck yourself.'

1993: Prince announces he is changing his name to an unpronounceable squiggle, and is to be referred to as The Artist Formerly Known As Prince (TAFKAP). However, people continue to call him Prince and there's really nothing TAFKAP can do about it

2001: Prince declares he is a Jehova's Witness and records an album, The Rainbow Children, inspired by his faith. Fans can still hear him perform some of his raunchier numbers, but expect lyric changes such as: “You can't seem to make up your mind, I think you better close it, and let me guide you ... to the Bible”

2008: Prince takes on even more of the internet and picks a fight with YouTube, eBay and Pirate Bay for encouraging copyright violation. Prince has footage of him performing Creep at Coachella 2008 removed from YouTube, until Radiohead reminded him it was actually their song and their decision to 'let people hear it'